bei3箅

Jyutpingbei3

Yalebei

名詞

Definition

A grate or a bamboo steamer grate.

colloquialdim sumfood

How it's used

Refers specifically to the bamboo insert used within a larger steaming vessel, rather than the entire steaming setup. While often used in culinary contexts, it is a specialized term that many younger speakers might replace with the more general term 蒸籠. It carries a traditional feel associated with authentic Cantonese dim sum preparation.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go3個dim2點sam1心hai6係jung6用zuk1竹bai3箅zing1蒸㗎。

The dim sum is steamed using a bamboo steamer.

nei5你ling1拎go3個bai3箅ceot1出lai4嚟mei6未aa3呀？

Have you taken the steamer out yet?

Related words

Common phrases

zuk1竹bai3箅

bamboo steamer insert

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 蒸籠, which refers to the complete steaming basket unit. Using 箅 implies a focus on the bamboo slats or the specific insert layer itself.